Lowe’s recently announced it has committed $10 million in Lowe’s Community Impact Grants to fund large-scale projects for 100 nonprofit and community organizations along with an additional $10 million to support more than 2,000 associate-led impact projects that will improve community spaces nationwide. The …

California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis …

Mead Lumber Company recently celebrated the grand reopening its Sterling, Colorado, on Friday, August 7, marking the completion of an eight-month remodel and the store’s conversion to an Ace Hardware retail store. Location manager Liz Hines tripled the number of …

Home Central recently announced it has acquired Corning Building Company, renaming the company to Corning’s Home Central. “We are deeply honored to welcome the Corning Building Company into the Home Central family,” says Ben Whittemore & Aaron Gowan, Owners of …

Builders FirstSource recently announced it has acquired Innovative Construction Group (ICG) from PulteGroup, Inc.   ICG, an off-site single- and multifamily wood-framed construction provider, has plants in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and Florence, South Carolina.  “The addition of ICG to …

Retail sales rose in July for the 10th consecutive month, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained their steady upward momentum in July as consumers kept shopping despite ups and downs in …

Retailers and wholesalers are gearing up for a full fall market season, preparing to secure the best deals, network with fellow industry members and learn best practices to enhance their businesses. Markets across the country each offer their own unique …

Sponsored by Quikrete Outdoor living is an essential part of everyday life for many homeowners, with more tackling larger projects and curating spaces outside the home. According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, personalized projects that are both …